I never misrepresent my position - you've got to be strong enough to make the argument and marshal the case.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have never believed you make your case stronger by bad-mouthing your opposition.
I don't think anyone would describe me as an understated advocate. Several people have told me my argument style is very direct and very blunt, which I find mystifying. How could you ever be anything but direct and blunt?
The difficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion but rather to know it.
The issue of what my role in the - in persuading the Bush administration to go to war has been greatly exaggerated.
You can't defend the indefensible - anything you say sounds self-serving and hypocritical.
I'm not really getting too involved. My position is, Here's the record. I'm at your disposal.
I dislike conflict, so I do try and steer clear of arguments. Apart from with my coach. Who I literally have an argument with every day.
Be able to defend your arguments in a rational way. Otherwise, all you have is an opinion.
Sure, I've often been misrepresented - anyone frequently quoted has this experience.
Well, first of all, no professor should be able to say, I refuse to defend my position. I refuse to debate my position.